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Business Licensing & Operations in San Marcos, TX (2026)

2 verified business licensing & operations rules for San Marcos, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Adult Entertainment

San Marcos requires a $1,000 annual license for adult oriented businesses and bans them within 1,500 feet of churches, schools, homes, parks, bars, and other adult businesses.

San Marcos Adult Business Permit & Spacing

Significant Restrictions

San Marcos City Code § 18.246

It shall be unlawful for a person to operate or cause to be operated an adult oriented business on any property that is located: (1) In the central business area; (2) On a parcel of land other than those identified by R number on the map attached as Exhibit A; (3) Within 1,000 feet of the centerline of I-35; or (4) Within 1,500 feet of: a. A church; b. A public or private elementary or secondar...

Towing Companies

Wrecker services must register with the City Marshal to join San Marcos's police-tow rotation system, meeting equipment, insurance, and availability rules.

San Marcos Wrecker Rotation Registration

Some Restrictions

San Marcos City Code Sec. 90.241 (Ch. 90, Art. 4, Div. 2)

Each wrecker service that meets the qualifications under subsection (b) may elect to participate in the City of San Marcos rotation system for performing police-authorized tows by submitting a fully completed rotation system registration form to the City Marshal... Participation in the City of San Marcos rotation system by a wrecker service is a privilege and does not constitute any form of pro...